Postdoctoral Researcher, Environmental Technology (Environmental Management Division) Ref: EMD124/JDB/030619

Job Duties:

• Participate in the laboratory experiments and on-site pilot studies of food waste recycling research projects
• Undertake field work, such as food waste and/or wastewater sampling and monitoring, sample analysis, on-site supervision of equipment installation, system testing and commissioning
• Provide support in drawing preparation, technical report writing and other project documentation
• Provide support in preparation of promotion and marketing materials
• Need to travel to Mainland China and/or overseas to perform duties when necessary

Job Requirements:

• Graduate with a Doctoral Degree from disciplines such as Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science. Fresh graduates will also be considered
• Experience in food waste recycling/wastewater research/engineering projects an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Mature, self-motivated, and devoted with passion in technical work
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese, including Putonghua
• Applicants may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position

Note: This is a position funded by the Postdoctoral Hub Programme under the Technology Talent Scheme of the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) R&D project from May 2019 to April 2021.

Applications:

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates.  A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered.  The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants should send application, together with a detailed resume, current and expected salary and contact telephone number by clicking 'Apply Now' (quoting the reference number on the subject heading) on or before 17 June 2019.

Applications not quoting reference number will lead to late processing.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation established by statute in 1967, to promote productivity excellence through relentless drive of world-class advanced technologies and innovative service offerings to support Hong Kong enterprises. Being a key enabler of Industry 4.0 and Enterprise 4.0, HKPC strives to facilitate Hong Kong’s reindustrialisation, as well as bolstering Hong Kong to be an international innovation and technology hub and a smart city. The Council offers comprehensive innovative solutions for Hong Kong industries and enterprises, enabling them to achieve resources and productivity utilisation, effectiveness and cost reduction, and enhance competitiveness in both local and overseas marketplace. The Council partners and collaborates with local industries and enterprises and world-class R&D institutes to develop applied technology solutions for value creation. It also benefits a variety of sectors through product innovation, technology transfer, and commercialisation, bringing enormous business opportunities ahead. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades. 

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